Universal CityWalk
Neon entertainment strip at the park gates with cinemas and dining.
Beyond the gates
Attractions Near the World’s Best Theme Parks
An index of cultural and recreational sites situated within easy reach of a ranked park — useful when you're planning more than one day in town.
Alton Towers Gardens
Grade I listed Victorian pleasure gardens within the estate.
Ocean Park Grand Aquarium
5,000-fish aquarium inside the park's Waterfront zone.
Lotte World Aquarium
650-species aquarium in the basement of the adjoining mall.
Disneyland Park
The original 1955 castle park, directly across the shared esplanade.
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor
Adjacent water park with a wave pool and speed slides.
Marvel Cave
The 500-foot-deep cavern the park was originally built around.
Lotte World Tower Seoul Sky
555-metre tower with a glass-floor observation deck.
ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park
Eleven-acre walk-through zoo connected to the park by bridge.
Universal CityWalk Beijing
Free-entry dining and shopping street at the resort gates.
Plopsaqua De Panne
Plopsa's indoor-outdoor water park next door, with slides themed to Studio 100.
Château du Puy du Fou
The 16th-century Renaissance ruin that hosts the Cinéscénie night show.
Adventure Island
Busch Gardens' sister water park across the street, with slides and a wave pool.
Nationalmuseet
Denmark's national museum of cultural history, five minutes' walk.
Ferrari Land
Adjacent Ferrari-themed park with Europe's tallest vertical accelerator.
Islands of Adventure
Sister park reached on foot through CityWalk or by the Hogwarts Express.
S.E.A. Aquarium
One of the world's largest aquariums, a short walk along Sentosa.
Hershey's Chocolate World
Factory-style tour ride and create-your-own chocolate bar lab.
De Panne Beach
Belgium's widest beach, famed for sand yachting and the Westhoek dunes.
Lalandia Aquadome
Scandinavia's largest indoor water park, adjacent to the resort.
Chimelong Birds Park
Hengqin bird park next door to the resort, with flamingo lagoon and parrot flight shows.
Lake Garda Beaches
Pebble beaches and lakeside promenades at Peschiera and Lazise.
Lego House
Bjarke Ingels-designed brick experience house in Billund centre.
Volcano Bay
Universal's Polynesian-themed water park with a 200-foot drop slide.
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Sister park with Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land, walkable via the Skyliner.
Sea Life Paris Val d'Europe
Aquarium with a 360-degree ocean tunnel, next to the Val d'Europe centre.
Nabana no Sato
Flower park famous for Japan's largest winter illumination.
Vaughan Mills
Large outlet mall directly across the highway from the park.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)
Hands-on science centre a few minutes north of the park, with a planetarium.
Blizzard Beach
Ski-resort-themed Disney water park with Summit Plummet.
Soltau-Therme
Thermal baths and saunas in the town centre, good after a ride day.
Praia de Armacao
Fishing-village beach with calm water and seafood shacks.
Titanic Museum Attraction
Half-scale Titanic replica on the Parkway with 400 artefacts from the ship.
Veluwemeer Beaches
Shallow lake beaches and windsurfing spots on the Flevoland shore.
Copenhagen Zoo
Historic Frederiksberg zoo with the Norman Foster elephant house.
ICON Park & The Wheel
400-foot observation wheel and attraction complex on International Drive.
Merry-Go-Round Museum
Historic carousel workshop and antique ride collection in downtown Sandusky.
Water Country USA
Sister water park with wave pools and 1950s surf theming.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour
Working Burbank lot tour through soundstages and prop houses.
Little Miami Scenic Trail
Rail-trail cycling route along a state scenic river.
Dreamworld
Neighbouring park with the Tiger Island exhibit and thrill rides.
The Island in Pigeon Forge
Riverfront entertainment district with a 61-metre observation wheel and fountain show.
Disney Springs
Open-air waterfront district with 150 shops, restaurants and live music.
Lake Kawaguchi
Classic Mount Fuji reflection viewpoint with lakeside onsen.
SeaWorld Orlando
Marine life park with Mako, Manta and killer whale habitats.
Kuwana Rokkaen
Taisho-era villa and Japanese garden by architect Josiah Conder.
Gardens by the Bay
Supertree Grove and climate-controlled conservatories at Marina Bay.
Hengqin Wetland Park
Mangrove boardwalks and migratory bird hides.
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
One of the world's largest aquariums, built around a whale shark tank.
Table Rock Lake
Clear Ozark reservoir for boating, scuba and lakeside trails.
Kortright Centre for Conservation
Forest trails and a maple syrup festival in the Humber valley.
ESPN Wide World of Sports
220-acre complex hosting pro training camps and youth tournaments.
Tung Chung
Outlet malls and waterfront promenade at the cable-car terminus.
Griffith Observatory
Hilltop observatory with Hollywood Sign and city skyline views.
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Conservation-focused zoo known for manatee rescue and Florida wildlife habitats.
Mont des Alouettes Windmills
Restored 19th-century mills on a ridge with views over the bocage.
Colonial Williamsburg
The world's largest living-history museum of the American colonies.
Macau Historic Centre
UNESCO-listed Portuguese colonial squares and churches.
Grand Canal Forest Park
Riverside Tongzhou park along the historic Grand Canal, with cycling paths.
Knott's Soak City
Southern California water park with 23 slides and a wave pool.
Kasai Rinkai Aquarium
Tokyo Sea Life Park, home to a large bluefin tuna doughnut tank.
SeaWorld Orlando
Marine park and aquarium with rescue and rehabilitation programmes.
Tokyo Sea Life Park
Kasai Rinkai Park aquarium with a landmark glass dome.
Sea Life Oberhausen
Rhine-to-ocean aquarium with a tropical ocean tunnel.
Den Blå Planet Aquarium
Northern Europe's largest aquarium, on the coast at Kastrup.
Tennoji Zoo
Century-old Osaka zoo with around 1,000 animals in the city centre.
Typhoon Lagoon
Disney water park with one of the largest wave pools in North America.
Knott's Berry Farm
Historic Buena Park property with GhostRider and Ghost Town.
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies
Gatlinburg aquarium with a 104-metre shark tunnel and penguin habitat.
Tarragona Roman Amphitheatre
UNESCO-listed seaside amphitheatre from the 2nd century AD.
Osaka Castle
Reconstructed 16th-century castle keep and museum in a large park.
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim resort with Disneyland Park and California Adventure.
Santa Ana Zoo
Compact city zoo known for its monkey collection and children's farm.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
America's most visited national park: Newfound Gap, waterfalls and elk meadows.
Ybor City
Historic Cuban-Spanish cigar district with brick streets, cafes and nightlife.
ZOOM Erlebniswelt Gelsenkirchen
Immersive zoo with Alaska, Africa and Asia continent worlds.
Poitiers Old Town
Romanesque churches and the medieval Palais des Comtes de Poitou.
Ngong Ping 360 & Big Buddha
Cable car to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
Branson Theatre District
Dozens of live music and variety theatres along Highway 76.
Sea World Gold Coast
Marine park and rescue centre with dolphins, rays and coasters.
teamLab Planets Toyosu
Immersive digital art museum with walk-through water installations.
Vendée Bocage Villages
Granite market towns and hedgerow country lanes around Les Herbiers.
Safaripark Beekse Bergen
Largest wildlife safari park in the Benelux, with drive-through and boat safaris across 300 acres.
Speelland Beekse Bergen
Family water and play park next to the safari park, with slides and a lake beach.
The Florida Aquarium
Downtown Tampa aquarium with coral reef galleries and wild dolphin cruises.
Chessington World of Adventures Zoo
Combined theme park, zoo and Sea Life aquarium.
Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney theme park doubling as an accredited zoological park with over 1,700 animals.
Shanghai Wild Animal Park
Large drive-through safari park in the Pudong district.
Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast's signature surf beach and esplanade.
Lüneburg Heath Nature Reserve
Purple heather moorland with horse-cart routes and walking trails.
Edo-Tokyo Museum
Museum of Tokyo's history from the Edo period to the present.
Korean Folk Village
Living-history village with Joseon-era houses and performances.
Jamestown Settlement
Recreated 1607 fort, Powhatan village and full-scale ships.
Celebration Historic District
Disney-planned town with lakeside dining and walkable main street.
Santa Ana Zoo
Compact zoo known for its monkey collection and family trails.
Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial
UNESCO memorial and museum at the former camp site.
Château de Chantilly
Renaissance château with the Condé art collection and Great Stables.
Zeche Zollverein
UNESCO coal-mine complex turned design and museum quarter.
Givskud Zoo
Drive-through safari park with lions, giraffes and gorillas.
Nationaal Park De Meinweg
Terraced river landscape with heath, forest and marked hikes.
Peak District National Park
Moorland, limestone dales and hiking trails across Derbyshire.
Seoul Grand Park Zoo
Large zoo and botanical garden at the foot of Cheonggyesan.
Kelleys Island
Ferry-accessible island with glacial grooves, vineyards and cycling.
Beijing Happy Valley
OCT-run thrill park in Chaoyang with Crystal Wing and Extreme Rusher coasters.
Historic Village at Allaire
Restored 1830s ironworks village with costumed interpreters and a steam railroad.
Elburg Fortified Town
Intact Hanseatic grid town with ramparts and a fishing museum.
Vasquez Rocks Natural Area
Tilted sandstone formations used in countless film shoots.
Noordbrabants Museum
Fine art museum in 's-Hertogenbosch with a permanent Hieronymus Bosch collection.
Cologne Cathedral
UNESCO-listed Gothic cathedral and Germany's most visited landmark.
Singapore Zoo
Renowned open-concept zoo in Mandai with the Night Safari alongside.
Dolfinarium Harderwijk
Nearest marine park, with dolphins, sea lions and a lagoon.
Tai O Fishing Village
Stilt houses, dried seafood markets and dolphin-spotting boat trips.
Parque Unipraias Camboriu
Cable car linking two beaches over Atlantic rainforest.
Zhuhai Fisher Girl Statue
Zhuhai's waterfront emblem on Xianglu Bay.
Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace
Air and space museum at Le Bourget with Concorde on display.
Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station
Halfway point of the Fuji climb, reachable by road.
Tamborine Mountain Rainforest
Skywalk and waterfall trails in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Nagoya Port Aquarium
Nearest major aquarium, with belugas, orcas and a deep-sea hall.
Jelling Mounds
UNESCO Viking runestones known as Denmark's birth certificate.
SeaWorld Orlando
Marine zoological park with orca and dolphin habitats plus major coasters.
Serengeti-Park Hodenhagen
Drive-through safari park with 1,500 free-roaming animals.
The Forbidden City
Ming and Qing imperial palace complex, the centrepiece of any Beijing visit.
Parc Zoologique de Paris
Vincennes zoo built around its landmark Grand Rocher.
World of Wedgwood
Pottery museum, factory tour and tea rooms in Stoke-on-Trent.
Sea Life Königswinter
Rhine-themed aquarium tracing the river from source to sea.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium with 11,000 animals across Pacific habitats.
Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Downtown aquarium beneath the CN Tower with a shark tunnel.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium with Pacific, tropical and shark habitats.
Point Pleasant Beach
Classic Jersey Shore beach and boardwalk, the closest coastline to the park.
Jenkinson's Aquarium
Boardwalk aquarium at Point Pleasant Beach with penguins, sharks and seals.
Universal CityWalk Hollywood
Entertainment strip and cinemas beside Universal Studios Hollywood.
Toronto Zoo
Canada's largest zoo, 5,000 animals across seven geographic regions.
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach aquarium with over 11,000 animals across Pacific habitats.
Sea Life Blankenberge
Coastal aquarium and seal rescue centre on the Blankenberge seafront.
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
Home of Fiona the hippo and a renowned insectarium.
Oostvaardersplassen
Rewilded wetland reserve with konik horses and sea eagles.
Freiburg Münster and Altstadt
Gothic minster and medieval old town in Freiburg im Breisgau.
Virginia Living Museum
Nearest zoo/aquarium hybrid, showcasing Virginia native species.
Los Angeles Zoo
Nearest zoo, 133 acres in Griffith Park with a botanical garden.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
Koala, kangaroo and raptor sanctuary run by the National Trust.
Beijing Zoo
Historic zoo in Xicheng, best known for its giant panda house.
Asbury Park Boardwalk
Revived shore boardwalk with the Stone Pony music venue, arcades and food halls.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
National Trust sanctuary for koalas, kangaroos and raptors.
Downtown Cincinnati Riverfront
Smale Park, Roebling Bridge and the Banks entertainment strip.
Kawaguchiko Zoo (Fuji Safari sister)
Nearest wildlife park, with drive-through lion and bear zones.
In Flanders Fields Museum
Ypres Cloth Hall museum telling the story of the First World War front.
Central Florida Zoo
Sanford zoo with 500 animals and an aerial adventure course.
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Baroque château and gardens that inspired Versailles.
GaiaZOO Kerkrade
Nearest major zoo, a themed park across African and Asian habitats.
Vallee des Singes
Free-range primate park with 35 species living on wooded islands.
Parc Zoologique de Paris
Nearest major zoo, a biozone park at the Bois de Vincennes.
Abbaye de Saint-Savin
UNESCO-listed abbey church holding the finest Romanesque frescoes in France.
Orlando Wetlands Park
Boardwalks and birding trails through restored Central Florida marshland.
Historic Centre of Bruges
UNESCO-listed medieval city of canals, belfry and chocolate houses.
Gettysburg National Military Park
Civil War battlefield with driving tour and visitor centre.
Zoo des Sables d'Olonne
Nearest zoo, a dune-side park focused on endangered primates and big cats.
Blumenau German Village
Half-timbered colonial town famous for its Oktoberfest.
